
Arches by Waytoplay Toys
One of the co-founders of WasteBase, Ramon de Iongh, was heavily involved in the development of Arches, a new toy by Waytoplay Toys. The new product consists of just one shape that comes in three beautiful colors; dark green, mint grey and vibrant yellow. It’s a great addition to the

Winner “Most Innovative Startup For Amsterdam” Award!
WasteBase took part in the very first edition of the Amsterdam Innovation Day — a celebration of 750 years of innovation, creativity, and progress in the city. At the end of the event, WasteBase was honored with the award for “Most Innovative Startup of Amsterdam.” A recognition that reinforces the

PET Felt House For Your Feline Friends
The core value of repurposing is to use a residual material in a way that compliments the material’s properties to the best of it’s abilities. By using our residual stream of recycled PET-felt scraps to create a series of cat houses, Meuq design did just that. The studio has been

Waste to Design: Circular Creations at Dutch Design Week
At Dutch Design Week 2024, WasteBase showcased an innovative design challenge aimed at inspiring circular creativity with leftover materials. The challenge welcomed participants to repurpose items from the WasteBase database to create functional and beautiful designs. This event drew 29 participants, resulting in unique submissions and shining a light on

WasteBase’s Materials Wall Finds New Home at Jakoba Mulder House
The WasteBase materials wall, once showcased at the ‘Dutch Design Week’ and ‘Vakbeurs Recycling’ (Recycling Trade Fair) in 2023, has now found a new home at the Jakoba Mulder House (JMH) within the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Facilitated by the Center of Expertise: City Net Zero, and with the

Organic Adhesives and Recycled Plastics
The environmental hazards of petroleum-based plastics extend beyond their persistence in the environment after use. Despite recent efforts and a shared understanding that we should recycle and reuse more, the environmental impact of their production remains. As the impact of fossil fuels becomes more apparent, there has been a movement
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